Accounts Quote by Jeremy Bentham
“Those physical difficulties which you cannot account for, be very slow to arraign; for he that would be wiser than Nature would be wiser than God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Morals and Legislation, 1789
Human physical limitations often escape rational explanation, yet attempting to outwit nature or divine order is futile.
In simple terms: Physical limits are hard to explain; trying to outsmart nature or God fails.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, focus on ethical actions.
Themes
ethics
human nature
limitations
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- medical diagnosis
- legal responsibility
- personal health decisions
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
rationalism
natural law
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance rational analysis with acceptance of unknowns?
- When is it appropriate to challenge natural limits?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on rational control can ignore emotional and contextual factors.
